As we head into what are generally warmer months for Victoria, it is important to understand how higher ambient temperatures can affect air compressors, to ensure you take important steps to minimise expensive equipment damage, and downtime within your business.
Hot weather has various effects on the performance of an air compressor, including:
Higher temperatures reduce the density of the ambient air, resulting in a lower volume of air being drawn through the intake.
High ambient temperatures mean the temperature of your cooling water increases, forcing it to work harder, reducing the efficiency of your air compressor.
The warmer ambient air can hold more water vapor, which means the filtration and drainage system of your air compressor have to work a lot harder.
More water means more drainage. The air compressors automatic drains will need to cycle more frequently to discharge the moisture removed from the system, which can very quickly lead to failures.
So, take the below steps to help avoid damaging your air compressor, and ensure your business stays up and running efficiently throughout the warmer months.
